Purpose

The purpose of this module is to provide information and content related to Inclusive Learning Environments. Aiming to expand the knowledge base and capacity of pre-professionals, educators, and service providers, this module embeds the following topics:

  • Defining and Measuring Inclusive Learning Environments
  • Leadership in Inclusive Learning Environments
  • Family Voice in Inclusive Learning Environments
  • IFSP & IEP Planning in Inclusive Learning Environments
  • Teaming in Inclusive Learning Environments
  • Universal and Targeted Supports in Inclusive Environments

Objectives

As a result of active participation and successful completion of course requirements, students will be able to:

  • Evaluate and support inclusive early childhood environments using evidence-based frameworks.
  • Design family-centered advocacy resources to support inclusive education.
  • Analyze systemic and instructional barriers to inclusion and propose actionable solutions.
  • Understand and articulate how to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop inclusive opportunities for infants and young children with disabilities.

 

Case Study

Case Study: Systematic, Evidence- and Data-Based Interventions

The case study follows two-year-old Liam, a child with global developmental delays, and illustrates how his family and multidisciplinary team use family-centered practices, authentic assessment, embedded interventions, curriculum modifications, and systematic progress monitoring to support his communication, social, and classroom participation.

Multimedia Illustrations

Video Library

The video library is a compilation of almost 500 videos that may be used in early childhood intervention pre-service courses or in-service training. Each video contains the following relevant information:

  • Title with a description
  • Link to video
  • Suggested citation
  • Length of the video
  • EI/ECSE standard
  • DEC Recommended Practice